Are donated bodies to medical schools required to follow cremation rules?

Donated bodies to medical schools are exempt from cremation regulations. This exemption exists because when a body is donated for educational purposes, the handling and disposition of the remains are typically governed by the institution and relevant educational regulations rather than standard funeral practices. The medical school takes responsibility for the body, which may be used for anatomical study or research, and this process does not usually require adherence to the same cremation guidelines that apply to typical funeral services.

Thus, the bodies donated for medical research do not need to follow the same cremation protocols that funeral homes must adhere to for deceased individuals who are not donated for such purposes. It's critical for funeral directors and those in related fields to understand these differences to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing body donation and disposition.